I thought Brownback and Tancredo were the clear losers in last nights debate. I like Tancredo because he is so strong on border security, but I don’t think he is ready for prime time and at 62 I’m not sure he will ever be Presidential material. Make a heckuva whip though if he’s respected on the Hill . . .
Brownback I don’t like because of his flip-flops on the amnesty bill. He is not clear or articulate.
I always like Hunter (he’s my candidate at this point), but FOX interviewed him post debate last at close to mid-night. That said, I’m always amazed at Hunter. He doesn’t get flustered and is specific and on-point to even tough questions. Really a remarkable speaker and political thinker, particularly on national security and border security.
Romney was first in the post debate interviews on FOX, so even after a terrible performance Romney maximized exposure. That said Romney hurt his chances last night and it’s hard to substitute a great campaign for a great candidate in the primary process where people are looking for who they really believe in.
Thompson’s Tonight Show announcement was anti-climactic and weaker than the floated “Grand Old Opry” announcement would have been. He isn’t going to win California anyway, why announce in a way that doesn’t hit his base as strongly as another type of announcement? He’d have been better off getting in the back of his red pickup and announcing a major press conference and rally in his home town.
Guilianni, McCain, and Huckabee improved their chances in my opinion. Which is not making me happy!
I turned to Leno last night to see Fred's announcement. Literally, it put me to sleep. I dozed off twice while Fred was talking to Leno and finally just gave up and turned the TV off and went to sleep. Uninspiring. His web video announcement is tedious and my daughter said that in his web video he looked like Reverend Kane from Poltergeist II plus a couple of pounds.
I will mortgage my house to support Hunter in his run for the next governor of California.After two terms there he will have a good shot at the White House.
For President I’m supporting FDT.